Calico Rock Progress - Mar 24, 1939 John A. Rorie Dead John A. Rorie, aged 72, died at his home at Optimus Wednesday night. Mr Rorie, who had been totally blind nerly all his life, was a good citizen and was well known in Stone and Baxter County Counties. He resided at McPhearson for many years. The funeral will be held today, with the McClure Funeral Home in charge of arrangements. Interment will be in Table Rock Cemetery, 4 miles west of here.